Alfa Financials
selftrade
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Overview
Alfa Financials was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in UAE, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Alfa Financials serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Alfa Financials and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Alfa Financials | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F304 |
| Founded | 1987 | 2013 |
| Country | UAE | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alfa Financials and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. selftrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Alfa Financials). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Alfa Financials does not, giving Alfa Financials an edge for frequent withdrawers. Alfa Financials applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; selftrade does not. selftrade charges deposit fees; Alfa Financials does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Alfa Financials | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Alfa Financials offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which Alfa Financials does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Alfa Financials | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4),Trader Desktop,Android,Mac,IPad,Alfa Trader | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alfa Financials and selftrade compare. Alfa Financials runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Alfa Financials publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Alfa Financials maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Alfa Financials scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Alfa Financials | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alfa Financials accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Alfa Financials | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Alfa Financials and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alfa Financials supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Alfa Financials | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |